EcoNews Report
A weekly environmental news roundup produced in Arcata, California by Tom Wheeler (Environmental Protection Information Center), Caroline Griffith (Northcoast Environmental Center), Alicia Hamann (Friends of the Eel River), Jen Kalt (Humboldt Waterkeeper) and Colin Fiske (Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities).
Podcasting since 2019 • 266 episodes
EcoNews Report
Latest Episodes
How Much of Measure O Should Go to Public Transit?
Thousands of Humboldt residents rely on the Humboldt Transit Authority to get around. And for a rural transit agency, they do a really good job. But there are gaps: both in locations (good luck getting to Ferndale) and times (sorry if you want ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 230
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28:08
Coastal Commission Under Attack
Do you like to go to the beach? Do you appreciate having a beach to go to? Are you happier when that beach has clean ocean water, thriving ocean life and isn’t covered by rocks, seawalls or houses intruding on the public sand?If the ans...
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Season 2025
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Episode 229
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29:20
Celebrating Klamath Dam Removal Through Art
The Klamath dams are out; let's celebrate! Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery presents Undammed, an exhibition that ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 228
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29:13
What is "Renewable Diesel?"
Maybe you've heard about biodiesel. Meet its cousin, "renewable diesel." Made from oils and fats, supporters claim that it can simply replace diesel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Humboldt County is banking on renewable diesel to meet its...
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Season 2025
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Episode 227
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29:15
Can Offshore Wind Retire Gas Plants?
Fossil fuels are bad for us, both to our climate and to our health. These impacts are felt most acutely in fenceline communities immediately adjacent to fossil fuel power plants, which also tend to be lower-income, communities of color. Folks f...
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Season 2025
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Episode 226
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29:18